After the full lunar eclipse on 7-8 September 2025, devotees in Ayodhya bathed in the Saryu river and offered prayers. Learn where blood moon showed in UP, time of sutak period and religious significance of this astronomical view.
Lunar eclipse 2025 ayodhya holy dip: After seeing the amazing view of the lunar eclipse spreading the red aura in the sky, devotees gathered at the Ghats of Saryu river on Monday morning. In the morning, thousands of people took a holy bath and prayed to God.
Why the crowd gathered at Saryu Ghat the next day of lunar eclipse?
The full lunar eclipse started at 8:58 pm on Sunday night till 2:25 pm on Monday. As soon as the eclipse ended, a large number of people reached Saryu Ghat as per tradition. It is believed that taking a river bath immediately after the eclipse removes inauspicious effects and purity in life.
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Astronomical view of blood moon was shadow in many parts of India
People in cities across the country from Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai to Kolkata saw this astronomical event. Thousands of people gathered at the Nehru Planetarium in Delhi and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore. People were enchanted by seeing the moon covered with redness in the sky.
A confluence of religious faith and astronomy in Ayodhya
Special worship and religious rituals were also performed in the temples of Ayodhya regarding the eclipse. In many places, the doors of temples were kept closed and after bathing, worship started again in the morning. This sight reflects the amazing confluence of science and faith.
What did the Mahants and astrologers say about the effects of eclipse?
Mahant Sitaram Das of Saket Bhawan Temple in Ayodhya said that this eclipse can bring circumstances like differences and war in society. At the same time, astrologers say that this eclipse is auspicious for Aries, Sagittarius, Virgo and Taurus zodiac, while challenges can be brought for other zodiac signs.
Why did the wonderful view of the red moon attract everyone?
According to scientists, blood moon is formed when the moon passes through the shadow of the earth. For this reason, the moon looks orange, copper and red in color at the time of eclipse. This is a completely safe astronomical phenomenon, which can also be seen without any equipment.
Religious importance of eclipse and tradition of bathing
According to Hindu belief, during the eclipse, worship and auspicious works are forbidden during the eclipse. Bathing and purification are considered mandatory as soon as the eclipse is over. A crowd of devotees gathered in the Saryu river of Ayodhya to follow this tradition on Monday morning.
Lunar eclipse showed all over the world, India becomes the main witness
This astronomical view was seen not only in India, but also in many parts of America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. But in India it was particularly seen in a clear and clear form, making this opportunity historic.
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